Job summary
We are recruiting for a Sister/Charge Nurse within our Emergency Department. We are a high performing department and in the top 10 Trusts in the country for Emergency Care. It is a very busy and exciting time to join us as the COVID pandemic has caused us to transform service delivery at pace as well as plans to see a new Urgent & Emergency Care Centre.
During the pandemic, nurses have been working hard and we know how gruelling it's been. So, while you're looking after us; we make sure we're looking after you. We have lots of support for your mental and physical wellbeing to support your work/life balance, including flexible working patterns to support you and the department. Our Proud to CARE values are embedded right across the Trust and your happiness at work is at the heart of our appraisal system.
Main duties of the job
As a skilled and valued member of our team, you will assist and lead in the provision of care to our patients and families. This includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and following the agreed care pathway. Consolidation and maintenance of good unit management and organisational skills is key as well as supporting the provision of an environment conducive to the education of all staff. As an integral part of the team, you will be able to offer support, guidance and teaching to those members of the critical care team that are less experienced.
With our commitment to improvement and innovation, our Royal Academy of Improvement would love to hear your ideas and will work with you to support in getting these off the ground!
About us
This message is from Kaye Stevenson, ED Matron, who will be your line manager:
I am really proud to lead such a great team. I started as a newly qualified nurse in ED 15 years ago, I covered the Clinical Educator post for maternity leave. I then got a Sisters post in ED and applied for a temporary Matron post nearly 7 years ago - here I still am! I didn't have a great time during my first weeks and I remember well what it is like to be new to a department when the support isn't always available, this is why I put our staff at the heart of what I do, I am committed to supporting and developing staff alongside our educators and senior nursing team and have a fair, flexible approach. I look to the team for ideas on change and what matters the most to them, we have regular polls and try our best to get together for big parties (as pandemics allow!) There is no team quite like ours, it's a tough job but a second family and there is nowhere else I'd rather be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Matron and in-house educators.
The key to our success is simple: our people. Their experience, knowledge, passion and ideas are our greatest resource. With your experience, energy and commitment to our public service, youll be able to make a huge difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Matron and in-house educators.
The key to our success is simple: our people. Their experience, knowledge, passion and ideas are our greatest resource. With your experience, energy and commitment to our public service, youll be able to make a huge difference.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine 998 or other recognised teaching course
- Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards
- Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards
- Non medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Diploma
- Degree
- ALS Course
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience in similar role
- Contribution to change
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Risk management awareness
- Time management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Corporate awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RGN
- Demonstrable post registration professional development in general medicine 998 or other recognised teaching course
- Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards
- Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards
- Non medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Diploma
- Degree
- ALS Course
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience in similar role
- Contribution to change
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Risk management awareness
- Time management skills
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of clinical skills
- Corporate awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
